Reimagining Rural Grants
The Reimagining Rural Grants fund Montana community projects that grow from ideas developed at Reimagining Rural gatherings, focusing on collaboration, engagement, and local partnership.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards ~$1,750 per project; total pool ~$22,750 annually; one-year projects
Summary: Supports Montana community projects inspired by participation in Reimagining Rural gatherings, emphasizing collaboration and local partnerships.
Key Information: Applicants must have participated in all Reimagining Rural sessions; projects must directly stem from these gatherings.
Description
Reimagining Rural Grants, offered by the Montana Community Foundation, fund community-driven projects that emerge from participation in the annual Reimagining Rural gatherings. These grants are intended to turn ideas and inspiration from the gatherings into actionable projects that foster collaboration, community engagement, and local partnerships. Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to insights or initiatives developed during the Reimagining Rural sessions and emphasize community buy-in and joint planning or execution.
